diff --git a/docs/my-website/docs/proxy_api.md b/docs/my-website/docs/proxy_api.md
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--- a/docs/my-website/docs/proxy_api.md
+++ b/docs/my-website/docs/proxy_api.md
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ Use this if you're trying to add support for new LLMs and need access for testin
 ## usage (community-key)
 
 ```python
+import os
 from litellm import completion
 
 ## set ENV variables